Pat Hughes’ Ford C. Frick Award Acceptance Speech

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  • Watch Pat Hughes' full Ford C. Frick Award Acceptance Speech, in which he addresses Cubs fans, saying:
    "What an extraordinary group of people you are. I want to thank you so much for your unbelievable passion for the ballclub and your support of me. [...] Let me just say it has been my extreme privilege to be one of your announcers for these past three decades. And before my career ends, I hope I get at least one more chance to say something like: “The Chicago Cubs win the World Series!”
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  • @jeffgarlick
    @jeffgarlick 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    In a Hall divided by controversy of who should be excluded, there's RARELY been anyone who deserves this honor more than Pat Hughes! A GREAT announcer keeps his focus on the game not himself yet he seems to be a fan taking a friend as the game unfolds. He paints a picture in our minds with his iconic voice.
    Congratulations Pat!

  • @zacharykieler
    @zacharykieler 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +32

    He is the voice of the Cubs from when I was a kid till now. I can't imagine listening to the Cubs without him. Thank you Pat for making me a lifelong Cubs fan.

    • @424cmac
      @424cmac 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I got to listen to him when he was with the Brewers. He is great.

  • @jandy608
    @jandy608 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    Pat Hughes deserves every bit of this Hall of Fame induction. He is an amazing excellent broadcaster. He is an inspiration to me and he will forever be known as the voice of the Cubs. Congratulations, Pat.

  • @jann3443
    @jann3443 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    I listened to this wonderful speech during today's game delay. Pat is so deserving of this honor! ❤ I love listening to him call the CUBS' games. His is a voice that will be recognized throughout decades to come. Congratulations, Pat!

  • @danr154
    @danr154 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    Honestly made me tear up a little. I really appreciate having heard his voice all these years. Lot of memories. No offense to the tv guys but I always put the audio feed to Pat and Ron and stream the video with Pat essentially dubbed over the game.

    • @jandy608
      @jandy608 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      That’s exactly what I did every cubs game in 2018-19. I muted the tv broadcast and turned on my transistor radio to hear pat and Ron’s broadcast while the tv was showing the game.

    • @billsbricks7294
      @billsbricks7294 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The only decent tv guy was Len Casper 💀 💀💀💀💀💀💀

  • @diegopalacios1449
    @diegopalacios1449 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    “Chicago Cubs Baseball Is on the Air!”-
    Cubs Radio Announcer Pat Hughes.
    Congratulations Mr. Pat!🙋🏻‍♂️

    • @justincaldero5174
      @justincaldero5174 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      From Wrigley Field, In Chicago.

    • @jandy608
      @jandy608 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@justincaldero5174it’s game one of a 3-game weekend series between the chicago cubs and the Milwaukee brewers

    • @tylerlogsdon1235
      @tylerlogsdon1235 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "Get out the tape measure, that ball is long gone" or "fasten those seat belts, we're going into the Bottom of the 9 and the ball games not over yet"

  • @kittykitty435
    @kittykitty435 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    He is such a gift! I'm so happy for him being on that stage! Well deserved!

  • @davidedwards5216
    @davidedwards5216 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    He’s a real pleasure to listen to. Great baseball announcer and well deserved!

  • @justincaldero5174
    @justincaldero5174 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Pat Hughes is the absolute man. So many great memories along the years. I was 8 in 2003, the first year being a cubs fan. My mom had bought me a portable am fm radio and since my bed time was 8:30 I couldn't finish watching night games. That's when I would pop on 720 and listen to Pat and Ron call the rest of the game. Thank you Pat, and congratulations. Much deserved!

  • @ltspears457
    @ltspears457 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    So very happy for pat, one of the best broadcasters in history. Very well deserved.

  • @cubswin3838
    @cubswin3838 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The dulcet tones of a legend. He and the Pats are warm memories. Harry, Steve, Pat, the Rons, Lou, Milo, Thom, Bob, Len, and others I've forgotten. WGN gave us great memories on TV and radio.

  • @billmcg1676
    @billmcg1676 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Congrats Pat! Well deserved - a Cub broadcasting legend!

  • @CrustyWhiteBread
    @CrustyWhiteBread 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    I hope this man calls games for another 30 years.

  • @brian70Cuda
    @brian70Cuda 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you Pat!! Your golden voice is like no other.

  • @Vicrattlehead033
    @Vicrattlehead033 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats Mr. Hughes. Enjoy listening to you and Coom dog. Very thorough with your announcing and I learn something every time I listen to you. Very well deserved. Love from Texas.

  • @HenHouseSports
    @HenHouseSports 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Voice of my summers. Love you, Pat.

  • @Robsay01
    @Robsay01 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I go back to Brickhouse as the voice of the Cubs and Hughes is right there with him!! Congrats Pat!

  • @czrad8125
    @czrad8125 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Well deserved
    Love listening to you

  • @SnarlyCharly
    @SnarlyCharly 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I absolutely dread the day when Pat announces he's retiring from radio broadcasting. Hopefully it's later than sooner. He is THE voice of the Chicago Cubs and I love listening to his calls!
    "Get out the tape measure, loooooong gone!"

  • @paulettefeltus7415
    @paulettefeltus7415 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congratulations Pat! John Petrie and I have known each since 1986 and is a treasured former colleague and dear friend. I know you through him and am proud for that privilege.

  • @donpearson2076
    @donpearson2076 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That was awesome; Pat you deserve it, thanks for making every game a great game to listen to.

  • @knightoriole1
    @knightoriole1 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He mentioned that he listened to broadcasters when he was younger to improve his broadcasts. He is one of the main people and THE baseball guy I have listened to in order to improve my broadcasting.

  • @johnpatrickohagan135
    @johnpatrickohagan135 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats Pat! We made the trip to Cooperstown to see him and cheer him on as he received this honor that he truly deserved. He kept saying “Thank you”, no Thank YOU Pat, thank you for being the voice of the Cubs, thank you for “signing up for all of it” with us!

  • @lucastucker1979
    @lucastucker1979 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    We love you Pat! Congratulations!

  • @BigLar56321
    @BigLar56321 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Truly a class act and uniquely talented announcer - and one of the funniest and most intelligent ever. Simply a joy to listen to, win or lose.

  • @garylobo348
    @garylobo348 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You're now up there with Vin, Harry, Jack Buck, Ernie Harwell, Mel Allen and all the rest buddy. I'm a lifelong Cardinals fan, but when the Cards and Cubs play, shhhh don't tell anybody... but I switch my Sirius XM radio over to you and Ron, from John Rooney and Rick Horton. You've been doing it more than 40 years now, and along with Jon Miller in SF and Ueck in Milwaukee, you're among the last of the great all time broadcasters. I missed you this weekend as your Cubs beat my Cardinals three games out of four. Long may you live and do the games another 30 years, if both you and God desire!

  • @gigigirl6898
    @gigigirl6898 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    You are an awesome guy. Congratulations

  • @steve-ti5rz
    @steve-ti5rz 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Congratulations pat, you make even terrible Cubs games interesting

  • @omartapia8608
    @omartapia8608 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Really enjoyed the Pat & Ron santo show greatest memories listening on when I lived in Chicago from 06 _12

  • @roflcopter81590
    @roflcopter81590 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember laying on the floor of my room playing Legos with my little brother. Always had the radio on 720, listening to Pat and Ron Santo every day in the summertime.

  • @lizrutherford2656
    @lizrutherford2656 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Pat Mother Frickin' Hughes!!!

  • @carbonite1983
    @carbonite1983 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just the absolute best.

  • @jaxsonleegudeman1423
    @jaxsonleegudeman1423 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congratulations

  • @omartapia8608
    @omartapia8608 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember Zambranos no hitter against the stros

  • @clonevector
    @clonevector 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    👏👏

  • @Rubberbandman0529
    @Rubberbandman0529 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    what the frick!

  • @robertcuratolo5339
    @robertcuratolo5339 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    😃 👏👏👏👏👏👏HOF